Why In the World De-Comfort Your Zone???

At the beginning of this Halloween month we wondered what it would take to bust out of a self-created comfort zone, that predictable routine of no surprises. It’s a scary proposition to leave the zone for the unknown and it’s risky – WHY DO IT?!?! Here’s what we learned: When the motive to bust out is meaningful, compelling and selfless, like helping a neighbor – heck, helping a stranger! – it’s like an energy boost of courage, clarity and creativity. Free from the zone! Free to serve the world.

Here are a few stories from this month that will super-charge your inspiration and offer helpful how-tos:

Travis De-Comforts His Zone! [podcast]

What is your scariest fear? Travis Thomas from Live Yes, And describes his: crossing over a hard dividing line separating vastly different opinions. How to blur those lines and make meaningful connections? Take a listen.

Young Voices of Clarity in a Confusing Time

Many transformational social movements are happening in town squares and city streets throughout the country. The raised voices often are young women and girls. Why? Many of them can’t vote for years, so what compels them to stand up and speak out?

“That Moment When” A Future Civil Rights Lawyer Learns a Life Lesson

Despite feeling unqualified and unprepared to provide legal advice to a death row inmate – and completely overwhelmed by the task – Bryan Stevenson discovered that just “showing up” for others can make a meaningful difference in their lives. And it changed his too.

Moral Heroism: One Man Who Refused to Look Away

What shapes a moral hero? And how does someone choose to save thousands of people that others turn away – even in defiance of his government and surely at the cost of his career? This World War II story offers insight to “heroic imagination,” that focus on one’s duty to help and protect others. Still in demand today.